Weekly Obscure Media
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Weekly recommendations for all sorts of obscure and underrated series and franchises to check out!
Mondays: Games
Wednesdays: Literature and comics/manga
Fridays: Shows, movies, etc.
Mondays: Games
Wednesdays: Literature and comics/manga
Fridays: Shows, movies, etc.
243: Cyber Lady Suzuka
The first of AU Club's female-fronted tokusatsu franchise, it's a movie following a crime-fighting robot maid
The first of AU Club's female-fronted tokusatsu franchise, it's a movie following a crime-fighting robot maid
November 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
243: Cyber Lady Suzuka
The first of AU Club's female-fronted tokusatsu franchise, it's a movie following a crime-fighting robot maid
The first of AU Club's female-fronted tokusatsu franchise, it's a movie following a crime-fighting robot maid
242: Cerintha
A webcomic set in a fantasy alternate-history fifth-century Roman Empire about a cowardly barbarian who inherits a destructive magic relic
A webcomic set in a fantasy alternate-history fifth-century Roman Empire about a cowardly barbarian who inherits a destructive magic relic
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
242: Cerintha
A webcomic set in a fantasy alternate-history fifth-century Roman Empire about a cowardly barbarian who inherits a destructive magic relic
A webcomic set in a fantasy alternate-history fifth-century Roman Empire about a cowardly barbarian who inherits a destructive magic relic
241: Dumpster Baby
An indie game about being queer and homeless. You play as Bandit, a raccoon trying to find a roommate. He soon discovers he isn't alone in this journey and starts fostering a community.
An indie game about being queer and homeless. You play as Bandit, a raccoon trying to find a roommate. He soon discovers he isn't alone in this journey and starts fostering a community.
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
241: Dumpster Baby
An indie game about being queer and homeless. You play as Bandit, a raccoon trying to find a roommate. He soon discovers he isn't alone in this journey and starts fostering a community.
An indie game about being queer and homeless. You play as Bandit, a raccoon trying to find a roommate. He soon discovers he isn't alone in this journey and starts fostering a community.
240: Game Over
A 2004 adult cgi animated sitcom following a suburban family in a video game world, making references to lots of video games of the time. It was cancelled after 5 episodes.
A 2004 adult cgi animated sitcom following a suburban family in a video game world, making references to lots of video games of the time. It was cancelled after 5 episodes.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
240: Game Over
A 2004 adult cgi animated sitcom following a suburban family in a video game world, making references to lots of video games of the time. It was cancelled after 5 episodes.
A 2004 adult cgi animated sitcom following a suburban family in a video game world, making references to lots of video games of the time. It was cancelled after 5 episodes.
239: Scapula
A comic about the world's worst supervillain trying to prove his worth
A comic about the world's worst supervillain trying to prove his worth
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
239: Scapula
A comic about the world's worst supervillain trying to prove his worth
A comic about the world's worst supervillain trying to prove his worth
238: Oddventure
An indie rpg about a nihilistic and rebellious outcast adventuring through a cursed fairytale world to find her brother and face her inner demons
An indie rpg about a nihilistic and rebellious outcast adventuring through a cursed fairytale world to find her brother and face her inner demons
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
238: Oddventure
An indie rpg about a nihilistic and rebellious outcast adventuring through a cursed fairytale world to find her brother and face her inner demons
An indie rpg about a nihilistic and rebellious outcast adventuring through a cursed fairytale world to find her brother and face her inner demons
237: Crab Goalkeeper
A Japanese sports comedy movie where a giant crab washes on shore, befriends a boy, and becomes a sports legend
A Japanese sports comedy movie where a giant crab washes on shore, befriends a boy, and becomes a sports legend
November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
237: Crab Goalkeeper
A Japanese sports comedy movie where a giant crab washes on shore, befriends a boy, and becomes a sports legend
A Japanese sports comedy movie where a giant crab washes on shore, befriends a boy, and becomes a sports legend
236: Silverback
A superhero webcomic. Having been discovered in a wrecked city on a hidden island, Marc is scooped up by a government organization and learns he's part of a greater mystery. How'd he destroy the city, what's he doing there, and what does it have to do with his father?
A superhero webcomic. Having been discovered in a wrecked city on a hidden island, Marc is scooped up by a government organization and learns he's part of a greater mystery. How'd he destroy the city, what's he doing there, and what does it have to do with his father?
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
236: Silverback
A superhero webcomic. Having been discovered in a wrecked city on a hidden island, Marc is scooped up by a government organization and learns he's part of a greater mystery. How'd he destroy the city, what's he doing there, and what does it have to do with his father?
A superhero webcomic. Having been discovered in a wrecked city on a hidden island, Marc is scooped up by a government organization and learns he's part of a greater mystery. How'd he destroy the city, what's he doing there, and what does it have to do with his father?
235: MechQuest
A Flash rpg made by the same developer as AdventureQuest, only this one focuses on mecha combat
A Flash rpg made by the same developer as AdventureQuest, only this one focuses on mecha combat
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
235: MechQuest
A Flash rpg made by the same developer as AdventureQuest, only this one focuses on mecha combat
A Flash rpg made by the same developer as AdventureQuest, only this one focuses on mecha combat
234: Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds
A 2024 animated film following two sisters trying to escape the fantastical Kingdom of the Winds after being transported there and turned into cats
A 2024 animated film following two sisters trying to escape the fantastical Kingdom of the Winds after being transported there and turned into cats
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
234: Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds
A 2024 animated film following two sisters trying to escape the fantastical Kingdom of the Winds after being transported there and turned into cats
A 2024 animated film following two sisters trying to escape the fantastical Kingdom of the Winds after being transported there and turned into cats
233: Be Kind, My Neighbor
A psychedelic trans-centric comic where a street musician and endearingly friendly ragdoll fall in love, though it becomes apparent both have their own secrets. All the while they deal with mysteries of a serial killer and cults plaguing the town
A psychedelic trans-centric comic where a street musician and endearingly friendly ragdoll fall in love, though it becomes apparent both have their own secrets. All the while they deal with mysteries of a serial killer and cults plaguing the town
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
233: Be Kind, My Neighbor
A psychedelic trans-centric comic where a street musician and endearingly friendly ragdoll fall in love, though it becomes apparent both have their own secrets. All the while they deal with mysteries of a serial killer and cults plaguing the town
A psychedelic trans-centric comic where a street musician and endearingly friendly ragdoll fall in love, though it becomes apparent both have their own secrets. All the while they deal with mysteries of a serial killer and cults plaguing the town
232: Rings of Power
One of the first games developed by Naughty Dog, it's an rpg following an apprentice sorcerer named Buc collecting a team of adventurers to collect eleven rings to defeat an evil god
One of the first games developed by Naughty Dog, it's an rpg following an apprentice sorcerer named Buc collecting a team of adventurers to collect eleven rings to defeat an evil god
October 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
232: Rings of Power
One of the first games developed by Naughty Dog, it's an rpg following an apprentice sorcerer named Buc collecting a team of adventurers to collect eleven rings to defeat an evil god
One of the first games developed by Naughty Dog, it's an rpg following an apprentice sorcerer named Buc collecting a team of adventurers to collect eleven rings to defeat an evil god
231: Cisco Kid
A 50's TV series following two desperados viewed as Robin Hood-like figures, who assist the downtrodden when law enforcement isn't willing to help. It's one of the first TV series to be filmed in color.
A 50's TV series following two desperados viewed as Robin Hood-like figures, who assist the downtrodden when law enforcement isn't willing to help. It's one of the first TV series to be filmed in color.
October 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
231: Cisco Kid
A 50's TV series following two desperados viewed as Robin Hood-like figures, who assist the downtrodden when law enforcement isn't willing to help. It's one of the first TV series to be filmed in color.
A 50's TV series following two desperados viewed as Robin Hood-like figures, who assist the downtrodden when law enforcement isn't willing to help. It's one of the first TV series to be filmed in color.
230: Seconds
A graphic novel by the author of Scott Pilgrim, it follows a chef who gains the power to fix her past mistakes. She ends up abusing this power to perfect her life, which only creates more problems for herself
A graphic novel by the author of Scott Pilgrim, it follows a chef who gains the power to fix her past mistakes. She ends up abusing this power to perfect her life, which only creates more problems for herself
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
230: Seconds
A graphic novel by the author of Scott Pilgrim, it follows a chef who gains the power to fix her past mistakes. She ends up abusing this power to perfect her life, which only creates more problems for herself
A graphic novel by the author of Scott Pilgrim, it follows a chef who gains the power to fix her past mistakes. She ends up abusing this power to perfect her life, which only creates more problems for herself
229: Midi Maze
AKA Fastball 2000, it's one of the earliest FPS games where players could fight in deathmatch combat years before Doom released
AKA Fastball 2000, it's one of the earliest FPS games where players could fight in deathmatch combat years before Doom released
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
229: Midi Maze
AKA Fastball 2000, it's one of the earliest FPS games where players could fight in deathmatch combat years before Doom released
AKA Fastball 2000, it's one of the earliest FPS games where players could fight in deathmatch combat years before Doom released
228: Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion
AKA Transforming Bullet Train Robot Shinkalion, it's an anime based on a toy line about bullet trains that turn into mechas driven by kids that fight monsters
AKA Transforming Bullet Train Robot Shinkalion, it's an anime based on a toy line about bullet trains that turn into mechas driven by kids that fight monsters
October 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
228: Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion
AKA Transforming Bullet Train Robot Shinkalion, it's an anime based on a toy line about bullet trains that turn into mechas driven by kids that fight monsters
AKA Transforming Bullet Train Robot Shinkalion, it's an anime based on a toy line about bullet trains that turn into mechas driven by kids that fight monsters
227: Meteora
A series from Bubble Comics following the titular space smuggler and her dangerous escapades across space
A series from Bubble Comics following the titular space smuggler and her dangerous escapades across space
October 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
227: Meteora
A series from Bubble Comics following the titular space smuggler and her dangerous escapades across space
A series from Bubble Comics following the titular space smuggler and her dangerous escapades across space
226: Fuzzy Things: FvF
A Newgrounds fighting game based on the webcomic Fuzzy Things
A Newgrounds fighting game based on the webcomic Fuzzy Things
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
226: Fuzzy Things: FvF
A Newgrounds fighting game based on the webcomic Fuzzy Things
A Newgrounds fighting game based on the webcomic Fuzzy Things
225: Higher Ground
A 2000 show set in a therapeutic boarding school where the students learn to face their troubled and dark pasts
A 2000 show set in a therapeutic boarding school where the students learn to face their troubled and dark pasts
October 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
225: Higher Ground
A 2000 show set in a therapeutic boarding school where the students learn to face their troubled and dark pasts
A 2000 show set in a therapeutic boarding school where the students learn to face their troubled and dark pasts
224: Paper Girls
A sci-fi drama Image comic series following four 12 year-old newspaper delivery girls who become caught in the middle of a conflict between warring factions of time travelers. It received a live action show adaptation in 2022
A sci-fi drama Image comic series following four 12 year-old newspaper delivery girls who become caught in the middle of a conflict between warring factions of time travelers. It received a live action show adaptation in 2022
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
224: Paper Girls
A sci-fi drama Image comic series following four 12 year-old newspaper delivery girls who become caught in the middle of a conflict between warring factions of time travelers. It received a live action show adaptation in 2022
A sci-fi drama Image comic series following four 12 year-old newspaper delivery girls who become caught in the middle of a conflict between warring factions of time travelers. It received a live action show adaptation in 2022
223: Najavu No Daibouken: My Favorite Namjatown
A game based on the Namco theme park Namjatown. It's a collection of minigames following an archeologist on the hunt for artifacts and treasures
A game based on the Namco theme park Namjatown. It's a collection of minigames following an archeologist on the hunt for artifacts and treasures
October 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
223: Najavu No Daibouken: My Favorite Namjatown
A game based on the Namco theme park Namjatown. It's a collection of minigames following an archeologist on the hunt for artifacts and treasures
A game based on the Namco theme park Namjatown. It's a collection of minigames following an archeologist on the hunt for artifacts and treasures
222: Ned's Newt
A cartoon about a lonely boy who saves up enough to buy a pet newt. After eating too much specialized newt food, he turns into a talking giant and the two become best friends
A cartoon about a lonely boy who saves up enough to buy a pet newt. After eating too much specialized newt food, he turns into a talking giant and the two become best friends
October 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
222: Ned's Newt
A cartoon about a lonely boy who saves up enough to buy a pet newt. After eating too much specialized newt food, he turns into a talking giant and the two become best friends
A cartoon about a lonely boy who saves up enough to buy a pet newt. After eating too much specialized newt food, he turns into a talking giant and the two become best friends
221: Helvetica
A webcomic following the titular skeleton who wakes up in the afterlife with no memory. Now he struggles to uncover who he was before dying and deal with the intricacies of life after death
A webcomic following the titular skeleton who wakes up in the afterlife with no memory. Now he struggles to uncover who he was before dying and deal with the intricacies of life after death
October 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
221: Helvetica
A webcomic following the titular skeleton who wakes up in the afterlife with no memory. Now he struggles to uncover who he was before dying and deal with the intricacies of life after death
A webcomic following the titular skeleton who wakes up in the afterlife with no memory. Now he struggles to uncover who he was before dying and deal with the intricacies of life after death
220: Annalyn MD
A falling blocks puzzle game that's essentially a spiritual successor to Dr. Mario
A falling blocks puzzle game that's essentially a spiritual successor to Dr. Mario
September 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
220: Annalyn MD
A falling blocks puzzle game that's essentially a spiritual successor to Dr. Mario
A falling blocks puzzle game that's essentially a spiritual successor to Dr. Mario
219: Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
A cartoon loosely based on the live action Disney trilogy. Set on a world where alien ducks made hockey their lifestyle, it follows a hockey team that fights evil between their games
A cartoon loosely based on the live action Disney trilogy. Set on a world where alien ducks made hockey their lifestyle, it follows a hockey team that fights evil between their games
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
219: Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
A cartoon loosely based on the live action Disney trilogy. Set on a world where alien ducks made hockey their lifestyle, it follows a hockey team that fights evil between their games
A cartoon loosely based on the live action Disney trilogy. Set on a world where alien ducks made hockey their lifestyle, it follows a hockey team that fights evil between their games